Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

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Discover the delicious taste of Hellers Soups

Hellers Soups have paired the vegetable classics we all love with their delicious, premium meats to deliver hearty bowls of goodness! Take our fun quiz to discover which tasty flavour suits your personality.

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Composting 101: Your guide to getting started

Compost is the best possible food for your plants and a practical way to manage kitchen waste. Here are our top tips and advice for getting started with composting so you can get that win-win!

Winter

Tamarillo chutney with walnut digestives

Enjoy tamarillo season thanks to our divine chutney recipe, which makes a fantastic gift - even if it's a gift to yourself! It matches beautifully with cheese, pickles, cold meats, and these walnut digestives.

Dinner

Lamb leg steaks with tabbouleh

This Middle Eastern dish will tickle your taste buds with its zingy and zesty quinoa tabbouleh and delicious lamb leg steaks coated in cumin seeds. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, so it's a win-win!

Dinner

Pasta with salmon and minty pea pesto

On the table in just 25 minutes, this pasta is a scrumptious idea for a quick dinner or lunch. Packed with delicious flakes of salmon and a zingy homemade pea pesto, it’s a simple meal that will blow your mind!

Healthy

Creamy bacon and pumpkin noodles

Pack more veg into your day with this creamy bacon and pumpkin noodles dish. Spiralised pumpkin turns into a delicious and unique alternative for pasta, creating a gluten-free meal that everyone will love!

Lunch

Caramelised onion, corn and tomato quiche

Add a delightful splash of colour to the table with this delicious onion, corn and tomato quiche recipe. Perfect for your next picnic or al fresco meal, this recipe is summer at its best!

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All the winners from Taste magazine’s Top Wine Awards 2019

Master of Wine Bob Campbell unveils his annual picks of New Zealand wines, from Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noir and everything in between, as part of Taste magazine's Top Wine Awards 2019.

Snacks

Mocha hedgehog bites

Spiked with a cup of espresso, these mocha hedgehog bites are just the treat you need with your morning coffee. The macadamias add a delicious crunch to this chocolatey slice.

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Tropical oaty delight

Packed with delicious dried tropical fruit, this slice will remind you of sunshine. A little bit crispy and a little bit chewy, it's a delightful snack for lunchboxes or to pair with a cup of tea.

Dessert

Chocolate caramel cheesecake

This chocolate caramel cheesecake is the ultimate Easter indulgence. With a cookie base, creamy coffee liqueur inner, caramel sauce and chocolate ganache topping, you won't be needing any Easter eggs after a slice of this cheesecake!

Dessert

Raw lemon meringue pie

Raw, refined-sugar free and oh-so-delicious, this lemon meringue pie is a superstar. Transforming the classic pie by using fresh coconut flesh and coconut cream instead of meringue, this indulgent dish will blow you away!

Quick and Easy

Korean-style BBQ chicken and rice

Get the BBQ cranked up and prepare this flavour-packed chicken dish. With a delicious Korean-style marinade and colourful bursts of fresh vege strips, it's an exciting recipe that is so simple to create.

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All the winners from Food magazine’s Top Wine Awards 2019

Raise your glass to these top tipples – whatever your preference and budget, we've found the perfect drop for you. Master of Wine Paul Tudor shares his top wine picks for the year.

Lunch

24 easy lunchbox recipes to try with Countdown

New term, new school lunchbox ideas! Freshen up your kid's lunchboxes with these easy options that are guaranteed to put a smile on their dial and make lunchtimes a breeze!

Healthy

Raw strawberry cream cookies

As delicious as the strawberry cream chocolates from the Favourites box but made of completely natural ingredients, these little cookies are divine! Keep them on hand for whenever you need a guilt-free treat.

Dessert

Chocolate ganache tart

There are only five ingredients in this chocolate tart, but they combine to make something magical! Delicious puff pastry topped with a simple but divine chocolate ganache... what more could you want in a dessert?

Healthy

Supergreen vegetable curry

This supergreen vegetable curry is made with a simple homemade curry paste, making it incredibly flavoursome and wholesome. Fried eggplant and pearl barley add a delicious dose of sustenance.

Quick and Easy

Crispy avocado fries

These avocado fries are simply scrumptious. With a crispy batter of panko crumbs and delicious seasoning, served with our zingy green yoghurt sauce, they make a fantastic vegetarian side dish.

Dinner

Feta and radish sesame tartlets

Create a vegetarian meal that looks just as good as it tastes with these feta and radish sesame tartlets. Made with a delicious filling of feta, cream and eggs, everyone is going to love this dish!

Snacks

Lemon almond slice

This lemon almond slice is just delectable - the combination of zingy lemon and crunchy almonds couldn't be tastier! Make a batch to have something delicious on hand for those unexpected afternoon visitors.

Gluten-free creamy salmon broccoli and penne pasta pots

Winter

Fresh winter produce to make the season delicious

Embrace the cold bite of winter thanks to the joys of the season's fresh new produce. Create magic in the kitchen with our scrumptious ideas for enjoying broccoli, pears and pumpkin.

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How to make the perfect hollandaise sauce

Follow our simple steps to make the most delicious hollandaise sauce for your next Sunday morning eggs bene, or jazz up the classic with some fresh new flavours. It couldn't be easier!

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15 of our best Anzac biscuit recipes

Chewy or crunchy? Whatever you prefer, celebrate Anzac Day with our traditional Anzac biscuits or mix it up with muffins, cake or even a fruity crumble. These recipes are all so simple and delicious!

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Sweet treats to bake for mum on Mother’s Day

Treat mum to something extra sweet this Mother’s Day: a decadent high tea. These delicious bites are simple to make and scrumptious to eat, making a special day even more delightful.

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All the must-have baking tools for your kitchen

In order to bake up a storm, you need to have the right tools! Here’s our handy guide to your ultimate baking tool kit, plus some of our favourite recipes for tasty baked goods.

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How to make your own Easter hot cross buns

Nothing says ‘Easter holidays’ quite like a batch of hot cross buns straight from the oven. Super-fast and easy, this step-by-step recipe is all you need come Good Friday!

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Broaden your taste buds with Exotic Food

Warmer weather brings the excitement of fresh, vibrant flavour combinations, and what better way to maximise the summery vibes, and experience Thailand on a plate, than with Exotic Food.

Get creative with Yoplait Coconut Protein Yoghurt

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Get creative with Yoplait Coconut Yoghurt

Yoplait Greek Style 2x Protein Coconut Yoghurt is not only delicious, it is the perfect way to add nutritious protein to your diet.

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Luke’s Kitchen’s ‘neverfail’ fish pizza

The basis of Luke's Kitchen's menu is founded on two basic components: pizza and seafood. When those two components combine in their 'Neverfail' pizza, you can taste the magic. Learn how to make the Kuaotunu hot spot's star dish.

Gluten Free

Beef and veg pot pies with kumara topping

These deliciously warming beef and veg pot pies are a fantastic family dinner for a colder night. Topped with a heavenly mixture of kumara and goat's cheese, everyone will love this tasty dish!

Breakfast

Gluten-free poppy seed bagels

Start your day with a bite of deliciousness by whipping up a batch of these incredible gluten-free poppy seed bagels. Our step-by-step images make it so simple, and you can top them with all your favourite goodies!

Dessert

Salted chocolate cake with peanut butter maple icing

Gluten-free, refined sugar-free and combining the magical duo of chocolate and peanut butter, this salted chocolate cake is a divine treat. Prepare the mixture in just 10 minutes, then let the oven do the work!

Dessert

Lamingtons

Bring back a classic with this light and delicious lamington recipe. Using freshly made sponge and delectable chocolate icing, this coconutty treat is the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon cup of tea.

Quick and Easy

Spiced seafood coconut curry

It's hard to believe this seafood coconut curry only takes 20 minutes to make! Bursting with authentic flavour from fresh and ground herbs, plus delicious clams, prawns and white fish, this is a perfect midweek dinner.

Healthy

Raw twicker bars

Next time you crave a sugar fix, try a batch of these raw twicker bars - they're dairy free, gluten free and completely free of refined sugar! They're also incredibly delish and so easy to make, could you get any better?

Quick and Easy

Eggplant wedges with garlic yoghurt

These tasty eggplant wedges are the perfect accompaniment for any dish! Covered in flavoursome Greek oregano and lemon, then dipped in garlic Greek yoghurt, it's a delicious side everyone will love.

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15 Irish recipes you need to add to your St Patrick’s Day menu

Get in the true St Patrick's Day spirit with these classic Irish recipes, minus the green food colouring. From soda bread to Guinness pies to Irish cream mousse, we've got you covered for March 17th!

Healthy

Sumac eggplant and chilli tomato salad

Give vegetables a starring role at the dinner table with this quick and easy dish. So fresh and colourful, everyone will love the delicious pairing of the sumac eggplant skewers and the zingy chilli tomato salad!

Dinner

Ricotta and spinach pasta bake

This pasta bake is the epitome of comfort food. Combining the magical pair of spinach and ricotta, along with a beautifully flavoured tomato sauce, it's ideal as your family dinner on a cooler evening.

Lunch

Ratatouille with eggs

This traditional French dish is given an extra dose of protein in our recipe, topped with a couple of baked eggs. Serve with thick slices of sourdough bread for a delicious and filling dinner.

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4 healthy ways to get creative with muffins

Indulge that muffin mania. These mouth-watering morsels come without refined sugar – and the guilt! Low sugar doesn’t have to mean low flavour - they’re delicious in the tin and the kids’ lunchboxes.

Healthy

Tahini caramel choc cups

These little caramel chocolate cups are so moreish - no one would ever guess they are made without refined sugar! Dates and maple syrup lend their sweetness for a delicious but healthy afternoon treat.

Breakfast

Buckwheat waffles with grilled peaches

Is there anything better on a Sunday morning than a freshly-made batch of waffles? We don't think so - especially when this buckwheat recipe is involved. Top with grilled peaches, Greek yoghurt and honey for extra goodness.

Dinner

Chorizo hotdogs with chimichurri and smoky red relish

Upgrade your usual sausage, ketchup and mustard hotdogs with these deliciously flavoursome chorizo buns. Served with generous lashings of our chimichurri and smoky red relish, this is a simple crowd-pleaser of a dinner!

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Nici Wickes’ top recipes for preserving fruit

Fleeting days of summer and an abundance of in-season fruits means it’s time to break out your preserving jars and prolong the sweet taste of sunshine.

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In season with Food magazine: courgettes

Bountiful, inexpensive and oh so versatile, courgettes are an essential in any kitchen. Recipes and styling by Sophie Gray.

Healthy

Bespoke Kitchen’s pineapple bounty bars

This sweet snack is so quick and easy to make, and it is packed full of nourishing wholefoods. Perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee for a delicious and nutritious treat!

Dinner

Apricot chicken biryani

Make use of the spices in the back of your cupboard with this flavour-packed biryani. The authentic Indian flavours burst through the rice so beautifully, and the juicy pop of apricot is just delicious!

Dessert

Apricot and coconut crumble cake

Slice yourself a piece of this gorgeous apricot and coconut cake for a deliciously moist treat. The crumble topping adds an exciting crunch!

Lunch

Baked chicken, pea and ricotta meatballs with spaghetti

Simple to make but melt-in-your-mouth delicious, this meatball dish is a great idea for a midweek dinner. The chicken, pea and ricotta combination in the meatballs is divine!

Easy ways to compost at home and reduce your food waste

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Easy ways to reduce your food waste by composting at home

Organic food garden and sustainable living expert Claire Mummery gives us the lowdown on turning our food waste into something truly amazing.

4 ways to get creative with barbecue sauce

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4 delicious sauces for the barbecue

Whip up a simple sauce to complement your next BBQ – whether you’re cooking meat, seafood or veges, we’ve got you covered with our four easy recipes.

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How to picnic like a pro

Make your next picnic your best ever, with Food magazine's handy tips for delicious dining in the great outdoors.

Breakfast

The Shack’s chickpea and corn fritters with salsa and chipotle crema

These corn fritters have been on our menu since day one - they're a bit of a Shack classic. I love the flavour you get from the chickpea flour in this recipe, and it's gluten free too!

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In season with Food magazine: watermelon

Drink in our ideas for this refreshing summery fruit, which is as good with sweet as it is with savoury dishes. Recipes and styling by Sophie Gray.

Breakfast

Super seed bowl with apple and yoghurt

Hit the ground running in the morning with our super seed breakfast bowls. The combination of seeds, dried berries, fruit and yoghurt means it's not only delicious, it's the nutritious kick you need.

Healthy

Breakfast salad with poached egg and kale pesto

Get your 5+ a day in your first meal with this delightfully colourful breakfast salad! Served with poached eggs and our tasty kale pesto, this truly is a breakfast of champions.

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4 ways to get creative with mussels

They’re mighty fast to cook and delicious to eat – here are four new ways to enjoy our favourite kaimoana.

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How to make the perfect cured salmon

Create a show-stopping dinner by following our step-by-step guide to making home-cured salmon, matched with vibrant pickled beetroot and a delicious healthy slaw

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How to make a beautiful grazing platter with Ying Liu & Grace Ng of Platter and Graze

Food magazine spoke to Ying Liu & Grace Ng of Platter and Graze and got them to spill the secrets to making a perfect platter at home, just in time for your next get-together!

Healthy

Video: The Backyard Cook’s best barbecue tips and charred broccolini

Temperatures are rising and summer is officially in full swing, so it’s time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy dining al fresco.

Gluten Free

Gluten-free custard-filled doughnuts

Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful homemade custard-filled doughnuts. The best part? Gluten-free doughnut lovers can enjoy them too!

Gluten Free

Gluten-free lemon-glazed doughnuts

Making doughnuts from scratch is so rewarding - especially when they are gluten free and covered in a delicious lemon glaze like these ones!

Gluten Free

Gluten-free jam-filled doughnuts

Next time you're craving doughnuts, why not make your own? These goodies are made from a gluten-free batter, and filled to the brim with a sweet raspberry jam - delish!

Gluten Free

Gluten-free chocolate-glazed doughnuts

There's nothing better than chocolate-glazed doughnuts... except for homemade chocolate-glazed doughnuts! Try your hand at these gluten-free goodies - it's not as hard as you think.

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What to pack in your Valentine’s Day picnic basket

Take your special someone to the outdoors this Valentine’s Day with a picnic in your favourite romantic spot. Beach, hilltop or backyard, we’ve got all the recipes you’ll need to plan an al fresco feast worthy of any rom-com.

Salads

Chilli lime snapper with corn salsa salad

This chilli lime snapper dish is fresh, healthy and incredibly flavoursome. Serve with our zingy corn salsa salad for a light summer dinner that is sure to impress!

Dinner

Courgette pasta with avocado and pesto

Mix up your go-to pasta dish thanks to our tasty courgette pasta recipe. This pasta alternative is not only gluten free and super healthy, the homemade avocado pesto makes it simply irresistible!

Healthy

Bean and beef burgers with avocado smash

These bean and beef burgers are like a breath of fresh air! The lettuce cups make a lighter alternative to burger buns, and the avocado smash is a deliciously fresh topping.

Healthy

Lamb, haloumi and kale salad with chimichurri dressing

If you haven't tried the incredible combo of grilled lamb and haloumi, now is your chance! Packed with veges and ready in just 40 minutes, what's not to love about this salad?

Breakfast

Smoothie recipes for busy mornings

Grab those superfoods and blend ’em up – it’s time to give your breakfast a big health boost.

Healthy

Make your summer salads fresher than ever

Quick to make and delightful to eat, keep your summer light and breezy by making salads a key feasting feature!

Quick and Easy

Lamb burgers with beetroot sauce

Save money on dinner tonight with these quick and easy lamb burgers. Filled with juicy lamb steaks and our incredible homemade beetroot sauce recipe - it's a meal the whole family will love!

Lunch

5 creative ideas for back-to-school lunchboxes

Coming up with new school lunchbox ideas that will actually get eaten is easier said than done. Jazz things up for the final school term with these fun recipes - just swap around the fillings to suit your kids' tastes!

Lunch

Hawaiian brown rice poke bowl

These poke bowls are so fresh and flavoursome, and can be prepared in less than 40 minutes! Whip them up for a delightful lunch or mid-week dinner - it's a go-to recipe!

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The best of Food magazine’s Italian issue

Put a spring in your step with recipes from the September/October issue of Food magazine.

Snacks

Courgette, feta and corn wedges

Perfect for your next picnic

Quick and Easy

Very green salad

Get your daily dose of greens with this salad, which has every shade of green under the sun! Mixing together all the favourites, from asparagus to avocado to basil pesto, it's a winning combo.

Dessert

Grilled pineapple with cashew praline

Taste the tropics with this grilled pineapple dish. Served with fresh coconut flesh, as well as homemade toppings of coconut labne and cashew praline, your tastebuds will be delightfully stunned!

Bulghur salad with chimichurri chicken drumsticks

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16 healthy, quick and easy dinner ideas

End your day on a high with these healthy dinner ideas! Once you nail these low-effort, nutritious and oh-so tasty recipes, dinner will be your favourite meal of the day.

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Healthy breakfast ideas to help you kick-start your day

Put a spring in your step with these healthy breakfast ideas. Whether you like sweet, savoury or smoothie, these recipes are packed full of nutrients and superfoods - and they're so scrumptious, you’ll look forward to getting up in the morning!

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Make your own fabric muffin cases

Make your muffins and cupcakes look better than ever with these DIY fabric cases. So easy to make, these little cases will make your sweet treats look too cute to eat!

Quick and Easy

Grilled beef, pear, rocket and avocado salad

With juicy grilled beef, sweet slices of pear and peppery rocket leaves, this salad combination knocks flavoursome out of the park. Grab a bowl for a delicious and wholesome lunch.

Quick and Easy

Fennel-rubbed pork with fennel and apple slaw

This recipe is ideal when you're wanting to get a healthy dinner on the table in a flash. Taking just 30 minutes to prepare, you'll have a delightfully balanced meal in your bellies, pronto.

Lunch

Fish and quinoa salad with green hummus

Bring a splash of delightful colour to your dinner plate with this fish and quinoa salad recipe. Healthy, scrumptious - and have you ever seen a more vibrant green than in that bowl of hummus?

Quick and Easy

Prawn and broccoli fried ‘rice’

Swap out fried rice for a healthier version in this broccoli rice recipe. Mixed with prawns, peas and beans, as well as the zingy flavours of ginger and chilli, this dish is a breath of fresh air.

Video

Baking tips and tricks with Nici Wickes

New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Food Editor Nici Wickes is famed for her honest, fuss-free approach to cooking. Watch as she shares her tried-and-true tips for making the perfect sponge cake – just in time for Mother’s Day.

Video

How to make the most of feijoa season with Nici Wickes

Watch as New Zealand Woman's Weekly Food Editor Nici Wickes whips up an irresistible Eton mess and shares her top tips and tricks for making the most of autumn's glut of feijoas.

Quick and Easy

Lemongrass and satay chicken rainbow rolls

These satay chicken rainbow rolls are a perfect starting dish for summer. Bursting with fresh flavours and a delicious dollop of Exotic Food's Satay Sauce, it's like having a taste of sunshine.

Quick and Easy

Crispy fish tacos with Asian slaw and sweet soy sauce

These crispy fish tacos are packed with the delightful crunch of fried fish and punch of Exotic Food's Sriracha Mayonnaise. Serve with a drizzle of soy sauce and Chinese five-spice for extra kick.

Quick and Easy

Satay beef Pad Thai

With slices of succulent rump steak, a beautiful zing from coriander and chilli flakes, and the flavour explosion of Exotic Food's Pad Thai Sauce, this dish is sure to become a firm favourite.

Christmas

Nici Wickes’ Christmas menu

Planning your Christmas menu just got easier, with the help of Nici Wickes’ top festive recipes. Get inspiration for every course, from main meal masterpieces all the way through to tasty sweet treats.

Dessert

Pomegranate and frozen yoghurt cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes are perfect for serving up a simple but delicious dessert. With a crunchy cookie base and creamy yoghurt filling, this is a festive dessert no one will be able to pass up!

Dessert

Macadamia Florentine ice-cream sandwiches

These macadamia Florentine ice-cream sandwiches are such a delicious treat for dessert on a hot day! Top with dried fruit, nuts and glacé ginger to make these extra festive.

Dessert

Cherry and amaretti white Christmas log

Serve up a deliciously light dessert this Christmas with our cherry and amaretti white Christmas log, which is filled with the divine festive flavours of amaretti biscuits and fresh cherries.

Dessert

Christmas pudding ice-cream bombes

Embrace the summer sun with this Christmas pudding recipe, which blends traditional fruit cake with ice cream to make frozen pudding bombes. Topped with ganache and chocolates, you won't go back!

Dinner

Citrus pork belly with asparagus

This crispy pork belly is a great idea for a unique Christmas dish, deliciously paired with roasted asparagus, onions and garlic. Sprinkle with homemade citrus salt for a delightful tang!

Dinner

Roast chicken with lemon herb stuffing

This roast chicken with lemon herb stuffing is a delicious idea for your Christmas feast, especially when paired with delicious roasted carrots. The stuffing balls add so much flavour to the dish!

Quick and Easy

Mango, passionfruit and coconut lassi

This mango passionfruit and coconut lassi is a delicious addition to a breakfast spread or afternoon snack. Whip it up in just five minutes and enjoy the unbeatable burst of tropical sweetness.